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maltatoday, SUNDAY 15 APRIL 2018 II Motoring ALFA Romeo stole the show at the just-concluded "Kyoto 2018 Concours d'Elegance" in Japan, where emblematic classic models from three continents came together from 29 March to 3 April. Hosted in Kyoto's 17th Cen- tury Nijō Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the event was a triumph for Alfa Ro- meo, with some of the brand's exquisite rarities from private collections scooping the coveted awards. In fact, the "Best of Show" title went to a 1951 6C 2500 Super Sport Villa d'Este, one of just 36 of this model built by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan between 1949 and 1952. Two other historic Alfa Romeo models emerged victorious in their respective classes: the 1939 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta Touring, formerly owned by Prince Caetani (Touring Early Italian class) and the 1900 Super Sprint Touring dating from 1955 (Touring Classic Italian 1952- 1961 class). This prize tally is even more impressive considering that – with its classic cars winning three of the 12 awards on offer – Alfa Romeo was the best rep- resented brand in the winners' enclosure. Founded in 2016 by artist Hidemoto Kimura, this major event has been actively support- ed by the Alfa Romeo brand and by FCA Heritage, the depart- ment created to safeguard and promote the automotive legacy of the Group's Italian brands. Significantly, also present at the Japanese event (although not competing) were the world's only 1900 C52 Coupé, gener- ally known by its nickname of the "Disco Volante", or "Flying Saucer", and the modern Giulia Quadrifoglio, the Alfa Romeo brand's new paradigm. Normally conserved at the "Museo Storico Alfa Romeo – La macchina del tempo" at Arese (Milan), the priceless 1900 C52 Coupé travelled to Japan to be guest of honour at the competition, parading on the red carpet together with three of the eight "modern" Disco Volante Coupé cars built by Carrozzeria Touring. At the end of the competition, the classic cars left Kyoto via a scenic route for Tokyo, arriving on the 8th April. The parade of priceless beauties will be es- corted by a fleet of Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce cars supplied by event sponsor FCA Japan: there could be no better way of highlighting the close bond linking all Alfa Romeo models, of yesterday and today. For further information re- garding the Alfa Romeo range kindly visit the FCA showroom in Psaila Street, Birkirkara - log on alfaromeo.com.mt website - visit the Alfa Romeo Malta Facebook page or call on 22692215. Alfa Romeo shines at 'Kyoto 2018 Concours d'Elegance' Renault TWINGO Starting from €10,300 * Mosta Road, Lija LJA 9011, Malta. Tel: 21433601 / 21433602 Mgarr Road, Xewkija XWK 9012, Gozo. Tel: 21550962 Email: sales@autosales.com.mt Kind's www.autosales.com.mt * Price is inclusive of Scrappage Scheme. T&Cs apply. Model shown for demonstration purposes only.